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Commercial Real Estate Law in Wisconsin

In Superior, Wisconsin, commercial real estate is any parcel of land, or any building, which is utilized for business purposes, as opposed to residential, agricultural, or industrial use.

The laws regulating real estate in Superior, Wisconsin apply differently when dealing with commercial, as opposed to residential, real estate.

Most of the protections that buyers and renters of residential real estate enjoy rarely apply to renters of commercial real estate.

Several of the protections that don't apply to commercial property include warranties of habitability, rent control, and warranties of quiet enjoyment. There are others, as well. The most general protections, nonetheless, apply to buyers of both residential and commercial real estate, including remedies for fraud and concealment of physical or title defects.

Common Commercial Real Estate Law Issues in Superior, Wisconsin

Financing: Many businesses in Superior, Wisconsin can't save up enough money to pay the full asking price of a decent-sized piece of real estate up front. Nonetheless, it's sometimes necessary for businesses to acquire real estate. To solve this issue, most rely on a mortgage. A mortgage is a typical type of loan, taken out to purchase real estate. The lending institution lends the full purchase price to the borrower, who then purchases the property. The property, in turn, becomes collateral for the loan, which must be paid back over a period of years, with interest.

Concealment of Defects: if the seller or lessor of commercial real estate actively conceals a material defect in the real estate, they can be accountable to the buyer or renter for any damages caused by this concealment.

Duty to Inspect: Lest you believe that the duty to disclose defects relieves any duty of diligence on the part of the buyer, the law will not reward such lapses with a major cause of action. Buyers have a duty to conduct a reasonable inspection of the property before they buy it, normallyy with a licensed building inspector. If the buyer fails to do this, they won't be able to recover any damages for defects which they could have discovered through a reasonable inspection.

Encumbrances: An encumbrance is some small ownership interest in land held by a third party, or some right held by a third party to restrict the use of a parcel of land. A frequent encumbrance is an easement. In Superior, Wisconsin, an easement is some right of some third party to make limited use of land owned by someone else. For instance, cable companies often purchase easements from property owners (or they are imposed by the government) allowing them to string cable wiring from the telephone wires on the street to nearby houses. Like any other property right, the holder of an easement can prevent others from interfering with it. Obviously, if a buyer doesn't know about an encumbrance on a piece of land, he might find that he's unable to make the use of the land that he was expecting.

Can a Superior, Wisconsin Attorney Help?

The issues surrounding commercial real estate in Superior, Wisconsin can get fairly complex. Therefore, it's never a bad idea to have the assistance of an accomplished commercial real estate attorney.

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Life in Superior

Superior is the county seat for Douglas County, Washington. It has a population of about 27,000 and was founded as early as 1854. The city is known for its location at the west end of Lake Superior. It is also bordered by St. Louis Bay, Superior Bay, and two rivers.

As you can probably tell, water activities dominate the economy and culture of the city of Superior. One of the most popular tourist destinations is Barker's Island, which is the focal point of the city's recreation activities. The area includes a marina, a boat landing, swimming areas, and beaches. For many decades Superior has been the destination for boating and sailing vessels across the nation.

Superior also is known for its monuments and museums. The city has done well to preserve historic sea vessels such as the S.S. Meteor, built back in 1896. Further learning about American history can be had at the Fairlawn Museum.

Lawyers in Superior generally file legal claims at the Douglas County Circuit Court. In the city of Superior, some lawyers also participate in the local festivities, such as the annual Dragon Boat Festival.

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